ATLASFirst Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY): outlook, holdings and fees
First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF (SDVY) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by First Trust. The expense ratio is 0.59% and the yield is 1.03%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on SDVY
| Last price | $42.85 (+2.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $41.98 – $44.17 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.03% · quarterly |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
SDVY fund facts
| Issuer | First Trust |
|---|---|
| Theme | US mid caps |
| Assets under management | $10.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.59% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Exchange | NASDAQ |
The fund will normally invest at least 90% of its net assets (including investment borrowings) in common stocks that comprise the index. The index is designed to measure the performance of a selection of securities that have increased their dividend value over the previous three year and five year annual periods.
SDVY top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| National HealthCare Corporation NHC | Healthcare | 1.20% |
| Reinsurance Group of America RGA | Financial Services | 1.04% |
| Williams-Sonoma Inc WSM | Consumer Cyclical | 1.09% |
| NetApp Inc NTAP | Technology | 0.97% |
| First BanCorp. FBP | Financial Services | 0.97% |
| VeriSign Inc VRSN | Technology | 1.05% |
| Inter Parfums Inc IPAR | Consumer Defensive | 0.98% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies AIT | Industrials | 1.06% |
| OFG Bancorp OFG | Financial Services | 0.97% |
| The Hanover Insurance Group Inc THG | Financial Services | 1.04% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
SDVY sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 33.3% |
| Industrials | 27.6% |
| Technology | 10.3% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 9.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.8% |
| Basic Materials | 4.2% |
| Healthcare | 3.5% |
| Energy | 3.2% |
| Communication Services | 3.1% |
| Real Estate | 0.2% |
By region: North America 97.1%, Latin America 2.2%, Asia Emerging 0.7%.
SDVY returns and risk
| Year to date | +8.4% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +11.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +14.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 17.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.56 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
SDVY: frequently asked questions
What does SDVY invest in?
First Trust SMID Cap Rising Dividend Achievers ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are National HealthCare Corporation (1.2%), Reinsurance Group of America (1.0%), Williams-Sonoma Inc (1.1%), NetApp Inc (1.0%), First BanCorp. (1.0%).
What is the SDVY expense ratio?
0.59% a year: about $59.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the SDVY dividend yield?
1.03%, paid quarterly. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will SDVY go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $41.98 to $44.17 from $42.85 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has SDVY performed?
Year to date +8.4%, one year +11.3%, three years +14.9% a year, five years +8.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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